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Elbrus Home, formerly known as Kathmandu Tourist Bungalow, was established in 2003. The hostel lies in the hub of the tourist center Thamel. It is located nearby several supermarkets, bus stations, travel and trekking agencies, restaurants and bars, bookshops, and internet cafes. In addition, most embassies are easily accessible from the guesthouse. Rooms offer twin size and king size beds, a television, hot shower, and western style toilets. Guests can enjoy mountain top views from the rooftop terrace, while enjoying a refreshing meal from the restaurant. Staff is on service 24 hours a day and can help guests book sightseeing tours, safari and rafting trips, trekking, and mountaineering.

TravelPod Member ReviewsElbrus Home Kathmandu

“ We love our hostel apart from the dodgy shower ”

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“ Great, affordable accommodation ! ”

Reviewed Dec 7, 2012

by dreamingawake (3 reviews) Burlington , Canada

From the very beginning we were treated with great kindness! The atmosphere is great and the owner and all the staff are phenomenal! Very very friendly, always so talkative and making sure you are comfortable and satisfied and have everything you need. They are always offering some tea or coffee and helping you out in any way. Was a lovely surprise that breakfast was included... Simple but very good! The rooms were very nicely decorated and clean and the beds were SO comfy!! I definitely needed a stay like this after some of the places I experienced in China! The location is also great 5 minutes to a bunch of shop filled streets with lots of great restaurants and cafes. Each floor also has a nice balcony to sit and enjoy the sun and mountains! Thanks for the wonderful stay! I would definitely come back!

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“ Elbrus in Galkopakha ”

Reviewed Nov 9, 2012

by bado (1 review) Salzburg , Austria

We stayed there for some 2 nights before our trek and 2 nights after our trek and were happy with the guesthouse. It lies not in Thamel but some 6 minutes walk outside - still easy to reach! The hotel is run by Khem and he can organise quite everything for you (like every other travel agency in Kathmandu)

Breakfast is very good and they bring it up to any of the terraces ... which is lovely to sit outside and enjoy it while sun is rising

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“ Better Off Staying in Inner Thamel ”

Reviewed Oct 7, 2011

by shyoungstr (30 reviews) Los Angeles , United States

I booked this place off of Hostelworld and realized once I arrived that I would've been better off just arriving to Thamel and finding a place. There are so many too choose from that are cleaner, more central and more conducive to meeting people. It is up on the 4th floor on the main road into Thamel. Not that clean but staff is nice and they did arrange for airport pick up.

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“ Friendly folks ”

Reviewed Dec 8, 2010

by henniterness (18 reviews) Toronto , Canada

Elbrus supposedly has the best hot showers in town. They are good enough, but don't expect Western standards. Ale who runs the place is super sweet and helpful as is his side kick Raj. Kam is more of a business man. All of them will happily help you organize any trip you might care for. For local standards it is clean, though it didn't look like the sheets were fresh. So be sure to use your sleeping bag. Internet is painfully slow as everywhere, but available whenever the electricity is not out (which is a total of 7 random hours a day everywhere in Khatmandu). Breakfast is very good. All of our demanding requests were met and we were well taken care of. At this price range, very recommendable.

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TripAdvisor Reviews Elbrus Home Kathmandu

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